A6000 stuck in bulb shutter speed when in Manual mode

[rob6000]

Hi!

I've given up. It's hopeless trying to Google my way out of this pickle. Every time I mention "bulb" the search just shows websites instructing you on how to turn it ON. And trust me, I've looked and tried to retrace my steps.

I was out hiking last week. During this time I took a lat of photos and let the A6000 hang around my neck, as well as packed in a relatively big fanny pack. When I got home I realized that a bunch of the last photos I took were all smeared. That's when I notice the shutter speed expressed as 30" instead of the regular 1/600. I'm not all that technical when it boils down to hardcore camera science, but I love taking photos during these kind of adventures. And I love my camera. That's why I'm now reaching out to you guys.

What's the problem? How do I "get back" to the regular display of shutter speed? In short, how the F do I switch of bulb mode?

I recorded a short vid on my phone to demonstrate. It's not at all very detailed or thorough, but I hope it's enough.

Thank you!

 

 

 

[rob6000]

Forgot to add the video showing my settings:

 

[rob6000]

SOLVED IT!

Simply downloaded and installed the latest firmware which was released in March, something I totally wasn't informed about in any way.

Here's for anyone looking for the update:

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-6000-series/ilce-6000/downloads/00015954

Edited July 14, 2019 by rob6000